Describe how a sample of Magnesium Chloride crystals could be made from Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3) and dilute Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). Give the chemical formula for the process (4 Marks)

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Add excess Magnesium Carbonate to dilute Hydrochloric acid (1 Mark)Filter solution (1 Mark)Heat the solution to evaporate the excess water, leave to cool (1 Mark)MgCO₃ + 2HCl = MgCl₂ + CO₂ + H₂O (1 Mark)

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